Brisbane progressive crossover metal outfit Therein are bracing for the release of their latest album Aramitama just in time for Halloween. Vocalist and band all-rounder Cameron Whelan sat down with HEAVY during the week to discuss the album and much more. “Musically it (Aramitama) is all over the shop, he laughed, “but it’s also… with this album and the last one it’s all of the shit that we play live all recorded so it’s almost like an end of an era – well maybe not ...

Formed out of literal isolation earlier this year, East York have the musical pedigree to already be a success without shots being fired. Featuring Mammal drummer Zane Rosanoski and Tarquin Keys from Logic Defies Logic, East York have burst onto the scene without relying on reputation, releasing the blistering new single “Outsiders” and staking their claim to being one of the musical finds of the year. Continue reading EAST YORK On Being Rank “Outsiders” at HEAVY Magazine - ...

It is hard to believe that hard rockers The Casanovas have been rocking the fairy city of Melbourne for over a decade now. Now with their new album Reptilian Overlord out there for all to hear the band have delivered another surprise – the title track from the album as a single. “It is probably the heaviest track on the album,” says Casanovas guitarist Tommy Boyce as we talk about the single. Continue reading THE CASANOVAS Introduce Us To Their Reptilian Overlord at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...

This week’s 12 Rounds With Johnny Boxer features a range of questions including ones about his voice and the authenticity of it, what he would play the chainwhore in, his favourite guest on Fat Pizza, the possibility of another live Fat Pizza tour, what job Bobo would have if he wasn’t a pizza chef, plus a surprise guest drops in all the way from the U.S of A with a special message… Don’t forget to read the highly interesting piece below the episode which this week ...

Far North Queensland alternative/heavy outfit Only Ghosts Remain have released the beautifully heavy “Shades Of Grey”, a song that typifies the raw aggressive nature of a band on the rise. With a sound described as having “dynamic passages that meander between neck-snapping breakdowns and intimate, ethereal interludes”, Only Ghosts Remained have already supported bands such as Make Them Suffer, Hands Like Houses and Northlane and are breathing fire back into a musical genre that has almost ...

Death metal titans Thy Art It Murder have dropped their new single “Killing Season”. “Killing Season” is a nod to the band’s sonic origins with its classic bone-crunching death metal paired with a relentless ferocity takes a wrecking ball to all in its path. Inspired by the whitewashing of colonialism and the brutal reality of systematic racism in the western world, “Killing Season” is available now. Watch the video below: BUY / STREAM HERE Continue reading THY ART IS MURDER Unveil ...

The Casanovas have released the title track from their album Reptilian Overlord, channelling their love for early Metallica and Black Sabbath into a rocking number that reaffirms the bands rise back to prominence. The album was produced by legendary Australian Mark Opitz (AC/DC, Angels, Divinyls), bringing that added old school rock dimension to the Casanovas sound that goes hand in hand with their own individual style. Continue reading Premiere: CASANOVAS “Reptillian Overlord” ...

East York have dropped their debut single “Outsiders” In an otherwise forgettable year for many reasons East York decided to knuckle down in isolation ad began working on new material with “Outsiders” the triumphant result. Vocalist Tarquin said of the song “’Outsiders’ is a tribute to the ones who walk on the outside of society. It speaks to those of us who play the game of life on our own terms and, who don’t care to swim with the tide.” Featuring Zane Rosanoski ...

Chaos Divine have delivered one of the best progressive metal albums of the year with Legacies. A collection of 13 songs spanning around the one hour mark, Legacies is more than the sum of its parts in that listening to the album provides that rare experience where you can get lost solely in the music. There is an underlying flow to the album that gives added spice to the chaotic nature that magnifies its sound. Continue reading CHAOS DIVINE “Legacies” at HEAVY Magazine - Rock, ...